When foot odor is out of control, it can be both frustrating and embarrassing. For some, the problem with foot odor comes about with certain lifestyle changes (medication side effects or new shoes for work).

One of the most common injuries that runners encounter is Achilles tendinitis. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, and also one of the most frequently used since it connects the calf muscles to the back of the heel bone.

Actually, no, we are not talking about the foot of an athlete. It’s not something you can train for. Instead, Athlete’s Foot (or tinea pedis) is a contagious fungal disease. Sorry, it’s not as glamorous as it may have sounded. In fact, the unattractive symptoms include a scaly rash that can itch, burn, and/or sting. It can also cause dry, peeling skin along the bottom of the feet and in between toes.

Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes in your life. The things you can eat, the things you can do, the position you sleep in all change as your little one grows in your belly. The body also experiences changes in hormone levels, fluid retention, and bone hardiness. All of these things happen to accommodate the birthing process and prepare you for life with a baby.

If you are a gym or community pool members, you may be susceptible to contagious bacterial, fungal, or viral diseases like Plantar Warts or Athlete’s Foot. Not everyone necessarily gets them, but when you’ve got plantar warts (warts on the bottom of the feet), they can become painful

When you think about getting strong, you may think about building muscles at the gym. Bicep curls, leg presses, pull-ups, and cardio on the treadmill – these all help you reach your workout goals.

Whether you were born with it, or it developed as you got older (adult-acquired flatfoot), flat feet can cause you chronic pain. You know you have flat feet if the arches of your feet are flat on the ground, instead of giving you an arch space when you stand. While some do not have any issues, others can have pain in the heel or arch area. Over time, it can cause issues in the ankles or knees.

Regardless of length, from a 5K or a full marathon, it’s important to prepare yourself to ensure a safe and successful event. Otherwise, you may end up with blisters, bruised toenails, strained tissues, cramps, or other, more serious injuries.

Have you felt a new bump on your foot, near the big toe joint? Maybe over time, you’ve noticed that your feet look a bit different. Or perhaps, you have started to feel pain in your big toe joint, especially when you have shoes on.

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, you know that it is an uncomfortable chronic pain. The first steps out of bed can cause pain along the bottom of the foot, including pain at the base of the heel. Because it is an overuse problem, there usually isn’t an easy or one time fix.

While some people may not be affected, others can experience great pain from ingrown toenails. Also known as onychocryptosis, they commonly develop on the big toes. Incorrectly trimming toenails, hereditary factors, fungal toenails, and excessive external pressure from shoes or injury can be causes of this toenail condition.

Sometimes, injuries to the feet, ankle, or legs can keep you inactive for several weeks, or even months. Depending on the injury, going to the gym may not even be an option! However, we cannot stress the importance of staying somewhat active (as much as is recommended by your podiatrist and primary care physician) to maintain overall health.

In order to raise awareness for foot health, we put together a list of foot health care tips for our patients and their friends and family. Please share these tips them!

For some, shopping for footwear can be time consuming and emotional. To find shoes that fit well, look stylish, and cost the right amount can be challenging and frustrating. That’s why, when the perfect pair are found, it’s hard for us to part with our basketball shoes, walking or running shoes, and “going-out” shoes, even when they are worn down.

The importance of exercise and leading an active lifestyle is strongly emphasized by many healthcare providers. It is essential to maintaining a healthy weight, building muscle and bone density, improves cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.

Have you been fighting persistent toenail fungus that just won’t seem to go away? It leaves you with ugly, thick, discolored toenails, making it embarrassing to go barefoot at all. It can even cause the toenail to become brittle and even crack.

Today, we’d like to touch upon ways to treat some common sports injuries. For mild injuries with minor pain, the best way to treat the injury at home is to use the RICE method (as follows). This method will help relieve pain and reduce swelling.

If you are diabetic, you are susceptible to diabetic neuropathy – a type of nerve damage that most often happens in the feet and legs. With this condition, you may have less blood flow and poor circulation, as well as loss of feeling in the feet and legs.